Charlie's is a bit of a coup for us Northsiders. Open 24 hours and providing respectably priced…read morefruit & veg with great customer service - there's a reason you'll often find this local shop buzzing with shopping carts. As a family run business, the service reflects this. It's not too much trouble, as other Yelpers have mentioned, for the team to help you carry your shopping to the car. You get a choice of bag or box and there's a small section at the front of the store perfect for stocking up on slightly blemished produce for smoothies or juice. I most recently bought a bag of pineapples for $5 that have been well used in smoothies this week and even a chicken dish for dinner. There's also a small area for organic and gluten free flours, coconut oils, yoghurts, cheeses etc. All in all Charlie's is a one-stop shop and great for a weekly produce shop or for the one-off "I've run out of..." type of stop in. If you're not keen on driving to Everton Park, they also have online ordering with a flat $5 delivery.

I'm so glad I was able to try Charlie's while visiting Brisbane! My sister got me excited to try…read moretheir vegan delicacies, as well as browse their vast fruit selection. After being on the road traveling for close to two months, I had gotten used to eating what was cheap and convenient, not taking nutrition into consideration most of the time, so I was craving some colors in my diet. Charlie's had a few fruits I'd never seen before, one of which was a Jackfruit, cut open and on display. Also available were coconuts, passion fruit, pineapples and other tropical deliciousness. There's a small selection of dairy-free cheeses, yoghurts and ice creams, as well as other vegan food options. We decided to get something to snack on from the cafe section. I chose a falafel which, after reading another user's review, I realize I should have asked if they were made that morning because it was cold (which I wasn't expecting) as well as soggy. Unless it was freshly made, I wouldn't recommend it. My sister ordered the banana "nice-cream," which was sinfully creamy and somehow still 100% dairy-free. Even the chocolate drizzle on top fooled me! We also got a few of their smoothies, all of which had the option of being organic (for an extra charge) or regular. Overall, it was a fairly pricey but deliciously healthy mini meal. There's a lot of hype to this place but I think it's well-deserved - worth a visit!

Small IGA, clean, friendly service, yay! I've bought many a thing at this IGA. Great for milk,…read morebread and breakfast! They sell some fruit and vegies there which is helpful. There is also a post office next to it and a doctors. Open early and somewhat late, everyday -very convenient. Easy to find a park and two entrances/exits. Plenty of parking space. Would recommend!

Great little Japanese store in Alderley…read more There isn't a huge variety of food to buy but what is there is pretty decent. I would definitely suggest buying one of the special $2 curry paste block things. They are AMAZING! It's a shame they put an English nutrition tag over the instructions on how to use but you can peel it away. But yes best way to make incredible home made Japanese Katsu style curries! They do some great organic products and have some decent prices on Japanese frozen and chilled products (like various tofu). They intermittently have fresh vegetables but if you are a rice eater then the bulk quantity bags are definitely worth the money! The couple of staff I've seen there are fantastically friendly.

The store is small but the shelves are packed more accurately and neatly than any other specialty…read moregrocer I've walked into. It reminds me of Xu Zhen's art installation ShanghART Supermarket. And this, my friends, is a good thing. It makes everything easy to find, there's no ambiguity as to what's what and you can be in and out in a lickety-split. Due to the size of the store, their range is not as vast as your Burlington's or similar. They do focus primarily on Japanese goods and again, this is a plus. It's takes away decision overload. A great and handy spot for Northsiders!

I find it's always the small, independent fruit shops that have the freshest and best fruit. There…read moreare few strawberries I've had that have topped the ones I bought at Fruit Fantasy & Deli at Stafford City Shopping Centre. They have a nice range of fruit and veggies and a small deli around the back that also has a good range for its size. There are dips, meat, breads, and cheeses to choose from to go with the very nice and very fresh fruit. Though it can't compete on a size scale with larger chains of fruit sellers and the likes of Coles and Woolworths, this little place has some great stuff at really excellent prices. A ridiculously large of behemoth strawberries only cost me $6 and at the rate I go through strawberries, that's exceptional value. Their produce is fresh and a really great alternative to chain stores if you like supporting local suppliers and sellers.

This fruit and deli might be in a suburban shopping centre, but it's worth every car-park fight and…read moreschool holiday group of teens that roll their eyes at you on your way into the Stafford Shopping Centre. Family-owned and run, there's a decent range of fruit and veg (specials are based on what's in season), deli goods including Roza's Sauces, meats, cheeses and sauces, and specialty items. Given it's Christmas, for example, there's a stack of Pannetone's available at the front of the store. The prices are fairly consistent and really no more than the two main supermarket players. But what you get here that you don't get elsewhere is the feeling that you're supporting someone local, produce that is seemingly fresher and some fancy #smugtrolley warm fuzzies as you take your eco-tote filled bags to the car.

If you are a cheapie at heart there is no better place than…read moreAldi. This is one of my FAVOURITE supermarkets of all time, cheap delicious European goods and generic brands? YES PLEASE. These guys have got your back with more products than you can poke a stick at. Anything from fresh produce, german gummy bears, french chocolates, baby goods, canned meats, tasty olives, turkish breads, mens work-boots, digital cameras and quilt cover sets. (Be sure to bring your own bags/boxes as Aldi phased out plastic bags.) Cheaper than their brand brothers at Coles and found in numerous handy locations, Aldi is your best bet for cheap and tasty groceries.

Love Aldi. Be prepared with a box (find in the shelves) at…read morethe checkout. I love that there is only two choices for most things Either a tin of crushed tomato, or, a tin of organic crushed tomato. The SPECIALS are also ver special. I have bought a Acoustic Guitar, Grinder, Freezer, Audio player, Blueray player, paint spray system, Always happy

Attention all lactose and gluten intolerant beings! This deli is a must-go for all those suffering…read morethe crippling affects of said allergies. Intolerant free? Don't worry, there's still rows upon rows of sumptuous produce for you too, I was just a little over-excited to see such a large variety of allergy-specific foodstuffs. This deli is huge, and it's easy to get lost in aisles of towering cheeses; pasta sauces; ready-made and ridiculously healthy meals; gourmet ice cream, gelato and sorbets; and olive oils. Seriously, there are so many varieties of olive oil, it's hard not to believe you're in Italy. But the best part? The huge selection of gluten-free muesli (yes, there is the Byron Bay's own Brookfarm Muesli [though exceedingly expensive it is outrageously delicious]) as well as dairy-free gelato and the gluten-free pasta. And it's not just the spaghetti which is gluten-free, it's everything from squid-ink pasta to tagliatelle. And of course, to be true to any deli, Zone is packed with fresh fruit and veg, a huge number of cuts of meat and wonderfully sweat pastry treats (I highly recommend the Turkish Delight...out of this world!).

This is my favourite deli in all of Brisbane and luckily for me it is close to work. Also a tip…read morethat not many know is that they give 10% discount to Qhealth staff when you show your ID badge at the till. What could be better! It is a small store but it has a bit of everything. There is a large gluten free section which is fantastic for a one stop shop. The fruit and veg is to die for, it is bigger and tastier than more mainstream supermarkets. It is pricier, however it stays fresher than items purchased elsewhere. As for the deli section WOW, I love love love it. The antipasto selection is vast and all super tasty. I am not someone who likes olives, in fact I can be found discretely trying to spit them out, however the olives from zone fresh are delicious and you can find me fighting for the last one! Definitely try the stuffed olives with brie and sweet chilli. You can also order platters from zone fresh. I have ordered some for this weekend so i will report back. The butcher section is also fantastic. The meat, poultry etc is all delicious and great quality. You can get some handy hints from the butchers for recipes for dinner. I also love the oil selection in zone fresh. My husband is a chef so likes to experiment with different things. This store is a cave of treasures for him to create culinary delights. Don't expect to get things cheaply in zone fresh but do expect the best quality and service.

We have been greatly served a few times by Cooper in the checkout aisle. He deserves recognition…read moreand any rewards. Faultless service and packing.

Woolworths Ashgrove is one of the new layout stores and it is really good. They've got a wider…read morerange of products, large freezer section and the deli is fully stocked and actually decent! Tonnes of parking downstairs and a BWS on the way out to reward yourself for going shopping instead of getting Maccas (again) with a bottle of Pinot or cheeky 6 pack.